Essentials "Be Baptized" Part 4/4
- Ashland Church of Christ
- Jul 27
- 4 min read
Guest Speaker: Jamie Allen
July 27, 2025
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ay marked a powerful conclusion to our summer Essentials series with Pastor Jamie Allen’s final message: "Be Baptized."
Drawing from Acts 2:38, we were reminded that baptism is not just a symbolic ritual—it’s a vital expression of obedience, faith, and surrender. Baptism declares to the world that we belong to Jesus and have been washed clean, raised to walk in new life with Him.
🔹 “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins…” – Acts 2:38
🙏 Thank you, Pastor Jamie, for leading us faithfully through the Essentials. As we look to what’s next, may we continue walking in the essentials of our faith—believing, confessing, repenting, being baptized, and living it out with courage and conviction.
Whether you’ve already been baptized or are still considering it, today’s message challenged us all to reflect:
👉 Have I taken the step of baptism?
👉 If so, am I walking daily in the new life it represents?
👉 If not, what’s holding me back?
🙌 Celebrating New Life in Christ
We were especially overjoyed to witness Sarah Campbell and Ashlyne Thornley take that incredible step of faith today as they were baptized into Christ. Their public declaration of faith was a beautiful reminder that God is still transforming lives and calling people to Himself.
As a church family, we rejoice with Sarah and Ashlyn and commit to walking with them as they grow in their journey with Jesus. If you see them this week, be sure to celebrate their decision and encourage them in this new beginning!
💦 If you’re ready to take the next step or have questions about baptism, we’d love to talk with you. Reach out to one of our leaders or contact us here.
🧠 Catch up with the series: https://www.ashlandilchurchofchrist.com/announcements/tags/essentials
📥 Follow along with the notes:
📅 Coming Up Next Sunday (Aug 3):
Join us Sunday, August 3, 2025, as we begin a powerful new sermon series with Pastor Jamie Allen: David: Turning Points
Every life has turning points—moments where everything changes. In this five-part series, we’ll explore the key moments in the life of David, a man after God’s heart.
🗓️ Week 1: Accepting the Call (1 Samuel 16:1–13)
God chose David while he was still a shepherd boy.
What can we learn about God’s calling on our own lives?
Don’t miss this next chapter in our church journey—big doors turn on small hinges.
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Go Deeper
These Bible reading plans are more than just daily devotionals—they’re invitations to go deeper in your faith. Whether you’re exploring the wisdom of Proverbs, the bold challenge of James, or the redemptive story of Samson, each study is designed to draw you closer to the heart of God.
Take your next step:
Reflect with journal prompts
Talk it out in small group discussions
Pray through the lessons
Apply the truths to your everyday life
Don’t just read the Word—live it. Dive into one of these studies and let God transform your mind, strengthen your walk, and equip you to follow Jesus more faithfully.
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This week read Romans 2
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Mike and Bev Donnan - 60th wedding anniversary celebration!
July 13 | 2-4pm | Walby's
It's also Mike's 80th birthday
No gifts
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Pickles
Salad Dressing
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At Ashland First Baptist Church
July 20-24
6pm - 8pm
For more information:
Robin 217-303-3049
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Register online! https://www.ashlandilchurchofchrist.com/post/vbs-2025-camp-firelight
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August 2 - 11am - 2pm
Live music, food trucks, swimming, art show, silent auction, and more!
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